Bluesafe SWMS is supporting Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) as it embarks on a statewide operation to mitigate major incidents within the state’s potentially hazardous construction sector. This mission focuses particularly on integrating effective work safety products such as WHS management systems, SWMS, and policies to guarantee all-around safety.
Between July and September 2024, inspectors from WHSQ will be methodically examining construction sites throughout Queensland. These inspections are vital, given the workplace data pinpointing substantial injuries within the sector, especially when working at height. The audit acknowledges non-compliance concerns regarding scaffold use and operations near overhead powerlines and seeks to address these issues. It positions these areas as fundamental elements of the construction compliance campaign.
The ongoing enforcement wave also incorporates an awareness phase, during which WHSQ will equip Queensland construction firms with relevant information and tools. These resources aim to enlighten and facilitate adherence to the mandatory WHS rules. Businesses can further enhance their compliance process by adopting comprehensive solutions like the Bluesafe WHS Management System.
Following this stage, WHS Inspectors will evaluate whether workplaces adhere to the prescribed health and safety regulations, taking necessary punitive measures in instances of detected non-compliance. Firms are urged to visit worksafe.qld.gov.au for enlightenment on legislative compliance or reach out to the WHSQ team for direct assistance.
Businesses and company directors bear the prime responsibility to establish safe environments for all staff and public members. Quality initiatives like implementing Bluesafe SWMS aid toward this effort. Conversely, WHSQ plays its part in regulating businesses to meet these obligations.
Lastly, employers should ensure they comprehend their duties and implement effective systems that successfully manage health and safety risks within their establishments. Work safety products like the Bluesafe WHS Management System substantially contribute towards this goal.
For media enquiries, get in touch via OIRMedia@oir.qld.gov.au or dial 0478 33 22 00.
Original article link: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/news-and-events/news/2024/compliance-blitz-targets-construction-industry